Rega Planar 3 Turntable

$1,700.00

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Colour: High-Gloss Black

High-Gloss Black

High-Gloss White

Light Oak

Cartridge: No cartridge

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Replacing the multi award winning What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year (RP3) was never going to be an easy task. It took Rega's team of designers two years to develop the all new ‘Planar 3’ following the biggest re-design of the iconic ‘Three’ model ever seen. The ‘Planar 3’ is a completely new turntable carrying over just two components from the previous RP model.

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Specifications

Tonearm: Hand assembled RB330 precision Tonearm
Motor: 24 V low noise motor
Connectivity: RCA/Phono
Platter: 12mm Glass polished edge
Dimensions (lid closed) (W x H x D): 447 x 117 x 360 mm
Weight: 6.0 kg

This Rega package continues to be a class-leading entertainer.

What HiFi

The iconic Planar 3

Rega has pioneered the use of lightweight rigid plinths. Clever use of lightweight particulate core with a highly rigid phenolic resin skin became the foundations of the high level of performance achieved by the now iconic original Planar range.

The new Planar 3 takes this design philosophy to the next level. A lightweight acrylic laminated plinth strengthened using a new improved double brace system mounted specifically where the increased rigidity is required (between the tonearm mounting and the main hub bearing) which forms a structurally sound “stressed beam” assembly. This rigid plinth design prevents energy absorption and unwanted resonance, which will add unnatural distortions to the music. Equally, heavier mass can transfer more unwanted energy, such as motor or bearing noise directly into the rotating record. The use of braces instead of the complete skin allows double thickness phenolic resin in these key areas while providing further weight reduction to the plinth which directly addresses the issue of mass absorption and unwanted energy transmission.

RB330 Tonearm

The RB330 tonearm was designed using the latest 3D CAD & CAM technology, and is the culmination of more than 35 years of tonearm design experience. Featuring a brand new bearing housing, and the latest tonearm tube designed using intelligent redistribution of mass ensure this arm will exhibit fewer points of possible resonance. Extreme stability with almost friction free movement from the new high precision bearing assemblies guarantees to gather more information from your vinyl than ever before.

Plinth

High gloss acrylic, laminated plinth, stiffer and vastly improved appearance, ergonomically positioned power switch. Available in three stunning high gloss finishes, black, white and red and new for 2024 Light oak effect.

Double brace Technology

Improved thicker 3 mm phenolic bottom brace and new metalised skin phenolic top brace.

Bearing housing

Re-designed brass main hub central bearing, improved fit and construction reducing stress on the bearing itself.

Stability, Accuracy, and Style

The Rega Planar 3 turntable delivers a refined combination of precision, stability, and user-friendly design. Its redesigned feet improve isolation by reducing vibration transfer, while the 24 V motor features an updated control PCB with integration for the optional Neo PSU, allowing electronic speed changes and enhanced anti-vibration performance. A new motor cover tray with integrated cooling further optimises performance. The re-engineered sub-platter and 12 mm Optiwhite float-glass platter provide increased stiffness and rotational accuracy, ensuring smoother, more consistent playback. Supplied with a dust cover and plinth protectors to maintain its finish, the Planar 3 also includes a multilingual quick-start guide, making setup simple and straightforward.

It is a well-built and engineered turntable that performs to an enviably high standard for the money. Setting it up is a breeze and using it is a pleasure. We have no choice but to recommend it highly.

Rega’s new Planar 3 is something of a star and is an ideal starter turntable for those looking to discover just what vinyl is capable of. Rega has taken its iconic simplistic philosophy and run with it.

In a nutshell the new Rega Planar 3 lives up to its name and then some, if you want to hear just why vinyl is the format that will not die you cannot do better for the money, and you’ll be hard pressed to beat it unless you spend a lot more. But don’t take my word for it, take your vinyl to your nearest audio emporium and let them prove the point.